inconsistently-shipped
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-shipped|
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli-ʃɪpt/
(inconsistently-ship)
irregular delivery
Etymology
'inconsistently-shipped' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'ship', where 'inconsistent' comes from Latin 'inconsistens', meaning 'not standing firm', and 'ship' from Old English 'scipian', meaning 'to send'.
'inconsistently-shipped' evolved from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'ship', reflecting the modern usage of describing irregular delivery.
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing firm', but over time it evolved to describe irregularity in various contexts, including shipping.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been sent or delivered in an irregular or unreliable manner.
The products were inconsistently-shipped, causing delays.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 19:33